What if you bought Bitcoin on December 4, 2013?
2013 All-Time High
Bitcoin was trading at $1,057 on December 4, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-12-04
BTC price then
$1,057
0.094572 BTC bought
Value today
$6,744
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6,644
+6643.8%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-12-04
BTC price then
$1,057
0.472862 BTC bought
Value today
$33,719
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$33,219
+6643.8%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-12-04
BTC price then
$1,057
0.945725 BTC bought
Value today
$67,438
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$66,438
+6643.8%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-12-04
BTC price then
$1,057
4.7286 BTC bought
Value today
$337,189
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$332,189
+6643.8%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-12-04
BTC price then
$1,057
9.4572 BTC bought
Value today
$674,377
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$664,377
+6643.8%
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Bitcoin on December 4, 2013: 2013 All-Time High
December 4, 2013 saw Bitcoin reach $1,057 during its second major bull cycle. Chinese demand had been a major driver, with exchanges like BTC China seeing record volume. Just days later, the People's Bank of China banned financial institutions from handling Bitcoin, triggering a crash that would last over a year. This began Bitcoin's first prolonged bear market.
On December 4, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $1,057. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.945725BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $67,438 — a +6643.8%return. This calculation does not account for transaction fees, taxes, or the emotional difficulty of holding through Bitcoin's famous volatility. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Frequently Asked Questions
A $1,000 investment in Bitcoin on December 4, 2013 would be worth approximately $67,438 today, representing a +6643.8% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $1,057, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.945725 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $1,057 on December 4, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 67.4x increase. This date is notable as the 2013 All-Time High.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 4, 2013 at $1,057 per BTC would have grown to approximately $6,744 today — a +6643.8% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $1,057 resulted in a 6643.8% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 4, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $1,057 to $71,308 — a 67.4x increase. Historically, Bitcoin has rewarded holders across virtually all entry points when held for 4 or more years. Dollar-cost averaging remains a proven strategy for entering at any price level.